Comparison

Iris vs Plivot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Iris

Stream live TV, movies, and series from your IPTV service with this advanced player. It offers detailed information for content, interactive EPG, and personalized favorites. Manage multiple accounts and enjoy seamless playback.

Highlights
  • Connects via Xtream Codes or M3U URL
  • Detailed movie/series info with TMDB data
  • Interactive Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Save favorite channels, movies, and series
  • Search across live TV, movies, and series
  • Manage multiple IPTV accounts
  • High-performance VLC player core
Features
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Iris: IPTV Pro is the most advanced IPTV player for iOS and iPadOS. Connect your IPTV service using Xtream Codes or an M3U playlist URL and enjoy seamless streaming of thousands of live channels, movies, and TV series — all in one elegant app. Movie and series pages feature high-definition posters, wide backdrops, full plot summaries, IMDB-style ratings, and release info powered by TMDB. Tap any actor to read their biography and browse every title in your IPTV library they appear in. Watch hundreds of live channels and tap the calendar icon to open the interactive EPG overlay with current and upcoming programs. Browse and stream your full movie and series catalogue. Continue watching right where you left off. Save your favorite channels, movies, and series for instant access. Search across live TV, movies, and series instantly. Manage multiple IPTV accounts and switch between them with a single tap. Fully localized in 12 languages: English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, and Chinese. Built on a high-performance VLC player core for smooth, reliable playback. No registration required — your credentials are stored securely on your device only. Note: Iris requires an active IPTV subscription from a third-party provider.

About

Plivot

Features
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Elevate your viewing experience with Plivot, the media player designed for your personal content sources. Seamlessly integrate Xtream Codes, M3U playlists, WebDAV, and FTP servers into one powerful, unified library. Important: Plivot is a media player only and does not provide, sell, or include any content. Access to live TV channels, movies, or series requires your own third-party subscription or media source (Xtream Codes provider, M3U playlist, etc.), purchased separately from your provider. Key Features: - Universal Hub: Easily connect your favorite sources (Xtream, M3U, WebDAV, FTP, and more). - Liquid Glass Dark Design: Navigate through a stunning, fluid interface optimized for a cinematic feel. - 4K HDR Compatible: Experience your content in crystal-clear quality with our high-performance player. - Advanced Tools: Stay organized with a dynamic EPG timeline, custom categories visiblity, and a robust favorites system. - Rich Metadata: Get the latest ratings, trailers, and deep-dive info via full TMDB integration. Your media deserves a world-class stage. Experience the future of streaming with Plivot. (Note: Plivot does not provide any content) Privacy Policy: https://plivot.app/legal Terms of Use: https://plivot.app/legal

Screenshots

Iris4 screens
Plivot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Iris at 15.1 against Plivot's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Iris sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Plivot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iris ships an update fortnightly, Plivot every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Iris versus Plivot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIrisPlivot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB118 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMustafa YILDIZCedric Schoenecker

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Iris

One-time1
  • Iris Pro Lifetime Access$3.99
2 purchases

Plivot

Subscriptions2
  • Plivot Plus$2.991 Month
  • Plivot Plus7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Iris free?
Iris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plivot free?
Plivot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Iris or Plivot have ads?
Neither Iris nor Plivot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Iris or Plivot?
Iris ships an update fortnightly, and Plivot every 10 days. Most recently, Iris was updated on October 28, 2026 and Plivot on October 28, 2026.

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